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package

|pack-age|

B1

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

container or wrapping

Etymology
Etymology Information

'package' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pakage,' where 'pak' meant 'to pack.'

Historical Evolution

'pakage' transformed into the modern English word 'package' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a bundle or parcel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a container or wrapping for something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a container or wrapping for something, often used for shipping or storage.

The package arrived at my doorstep this morning.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to wrap or enclose something in a package.

They packaged the products carefully to avoid damage.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35